Two-day flagship AI and technology exhibition in Berlin, bringing together enterprises, startups, investors and government leaders around AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing and emerging tech. Part of the global GITEX brand, with 150+ speakers, 600+ investors and a €50,000 startup pitch competition.
GITEX AI Europe is the European edition of the GITEX Global technology event brand, organised by KAOUN International, an affiliate of the Dubai World Trade Centre. The 2026 edition runs for two days at Messe Berlin (South Entrance), combining a technology exhibition floor with conference tracks, workshops, masterclasses, investor programming, and a startup pitch competition. The event connects enterprise technology leaders, CISOs, investors, startup founders, and government officials across AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, fintech and digital infrastructure.
GITEX AI Europe operates on the DWTC formula: a densely programmed two-day event that combines exhibition, B2B matchmaking, investor deal-flow, and conference content under one roof. Sub-events within the main venue include AI Everything Germany, GISEC Europe (cybersecurity), GITEX North Star Europe (startups), and GITEX Quantum Expo Germany. With 600+ investors representing over $1 trillion in AUM and 500+ scheduled CISO meetings, the event targets senior decision-makers and investment conversations as much as technical attendees.
The 2026 programme spans five content pillars: Compute and AI Stack, Capital and Scale-up Engine, Deeptech and Critical Supply Chains, Secure Infrastructure and Cyber Power, and Policy to Production. Conference content runs 70+ hours across both days with sessions covering AI deployment, cybersecurity strategy, quantum computing, digital infrastructure and the business of tech investment. Workshops and certified training sessions are separate paid add-ons.
GITEX AI Europe features exhibitors from enterprise technology vendors, government agencies, and startups across the AI and tech ecosystem. Specific 2026 sponsors and exhibitors are listed at gitexeurope.com.
GITEX AI Europe is part of the same brand family organised by KAOUN International, the overseas arm of the Dubai World Trade Centre. GITEX Global in Dubai is the flagship edition (held in October each year). GITEX AI Europe is the European-focused edition, adapted to the European enterprise and investor market.
Both, but the weight is tilted toward business and investment. The conference and investor programmes are designed for enterprise decision-makers and investors. Technical developers attend conference sessions, but the event format and pricing structure prioritise B2B deal-making.
Supernova is GITEX's startup pitch competition format. The European edition offers a €50,000 prize and investor exposure. Startup applications are submitted in advance; check gitexeurope.com for eligibility and timeline for future editions.
Messe Berlin is one of Europe's largest exhibition complexes, located at Hammarskjöldplatz in Berlin's Westend district. The South Entrance campus hosts GITEX AI Europe. Messe Berlin is directly served by U2 (Kaiserdamm) and the S-Bahn network. Berlin Brandenburg Airport connects to the city centre in approximately 30 minutes by S-Bahn.
KAOUN International is the global events arm of the Dubai World Trade Centre, responsible for taking GITEX and related tech events to markets outside the Gulf. It operates GITEX editions across multiple continents. The parent DWTC runs GITEX Global (Dubai), GITEX Africa, and GITEX AI Europe among others. The organisation has been running technology events in Dubai since 1981. European office coordination is handled through the Berlin team for GITEX AI Europe.
GITEX AI Europe brings the Dubai World Trade Centre's high-density deal-making format to Berlin, bridging the Gulf capital flows and European AI startup ecosystem with 600+ investors and a €50k pitch prize.
Tickets are available at visit.gitexeurope.com. Pricing tiers (including 19% German VAT):
The CISO Lounge and Executive Connect Programme are invitation-only and not available via standard registration.
The event includes structured investor matchmaking (600+ investors), scheduled CISO meetings (500+ pre-scheduled for 2026), and the Executive Connect Programme. The Supernova pitch competition provides startup-investor interaction. General networking runs across the expo floor and evening side events.
The Supernova All-Stars Pitch Competition awards €50,000 to winning startups. The competition runs during the main event days. Application and eligibility details are published at gitexeurope.com.
The visitor pass covers access to the exhibition floor and some open sessions. Full conference access requires the All Access Conference pass (€450) or the Premium Pass (€2,000). Workshop and certified training sessions are separate add-ons.
Yes. Applications are submitted in advance. Check gitexeurope.com for current application timelines for future editions.
An advance scheduling tool is available for Premium Pass and investor programme participants. Check gitexeurope.com for the current platform.
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